From the man who has played in more NFL games than any non-kicker in the football league’s history comes a memoir about the Matthews family and how eight people over three generations have achieved success in the NFL—more than any other family in sports history.No family has qualified more of its members for the demands and rewards of the National Football League than the Matthews clan—eight and counting over three generations. They include Bruce’s father Clay; an original NFL San Francisco 49er; his brother Clay Jr.; a four-time All-Pro for the Cleveland Browns; and nephew Clay III; a Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers. Bruce Matthews may be the best of them all; a fourteen-time Pro Bowler with the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans; holder of the all-time consecutive starts record for offensive linemen; and inductee in the NFL Hall of Fame. The enduring success of the Matthews family is no accident. Their competitive nature; passion for excellence; never-quit attitude; compassion for the disadvantaged; and love for each other has propelled them to the peak of their abilities and professions. For Bruce; the foundation of it all is his faith in God. Inside the NFL’s First Family shows how the highs and lows of Bruce’s NFL career and expanding responsibilities as a husband and father taught him the lasting significance of his commitment to Christ. This book is a fascinating peek behind the curtain of professional football; featuring the insider stories that every fan craves. It also shows how Bruce and his family successfully dealt with challenges such as depression; cancer; and Down Syndrome. Yet Inside the NFL’s First Family offers readers even more—the principles and beliefs that have enabled the Matthewses to excel in football and in life.
#2231772 in Books 2014-05-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .28 x 6.00l; .38 #File Name: 1499381905120 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A different approachBy G. J. TothSam was quite a verbose li'l guy! A good read with lots of insight into his life as he saw it. He is quick to point out that he's not an historian. He simple presents things as he remembers them. Of course; writing about something 50 years after it happened isn't going to be the most accurate; but he's honest about that. All in all; I'm glad I picked it up.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. What a gem to ownBy SANDY YGLESIASMy 3rd great grandfather; John R Crawford; is mentioned a couple of times in this book. He died 50 years before I was born. It is so good to read of him and get a glimpse of the type of man he was. Really enjoy the softcover I have of this; so I was excited to see a Kindle version. I am disappointed in the formatting. The screen is opposite of how you hold your Kindle. If you hold your Kindle portrait; the text is landscape. And vice versa. It is unreadable in the Kindle. I have submitted a ticket so hopefully it can be corrected.The 5 stars I gave it is for the book itself.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A very detailed; and interesting writing of the war.By DapperbobFor a youngster; his knowledge of the names and dates is exceptional. A very well written book and an asset to all that are interested in a detailed report of the Civil War.
